Centralia-Chehalis CCD, Lewis County, Washington Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Centralia-Chehalis CCD, Washington, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Centralia-Chehalis CCD, Washington. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Centralia-Chehalis CCD, Washington. The estimated population of Centralia-Chehalis CCD, Washington is 34,334 people, with a median age of 37.8.

We can look at the total population in Centralia-Chehalis CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
34,334
+0.85%
+7.95%
2020
34,044
+1.44%
-
2019
33,561
+3.87%
-
2018
32,311
+1.59%
-
2017
31,805
- -

Population of Centralia-Chehalis CCD, Washington by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
78.2%
78.6%
-0.51%
Black/African American
1%
0.9%
+11.11%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
-33.33%
Hispanic
15%
16%
-6.25%
Asian
0.8%
0.8%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.2%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.2%
3.2%
+31.25%
Other
0.5%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Centralia-Chehalis CCD, Washington by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.8 -0.79% 35.7 +0.28% 39.7 -3.64%
2020 38.1 +2.42% 35.6 +0.85% 41.2 +4.3%
2019 37.2 +0.54% 35.3 +0.28% 39.5 +2.07%
2018 37 +2.49% 35.2 0% 38.7 +3.75%
2017 36.1 - 35.2 - 37.3 -

The median age of Centralia-Chehalis CCD, Washington gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,306 -1.48% 2,321 -15.8% 2,263 1,970
10 to 19 2,253 +11.1% 1,724 +14.62% 2,505 1,978
20 to 29 2,327 +6.96% 1,956 +14.12% 2,488 2,244
30 to 39 2,036 +14.62% 2,368 -0.08% 2,336 2,361
40 to 49 1,707 +13.53% 1,457 +19.68% 1,936 1,752
50 to 59 1,992 +0.93% 2,029 -11.85% 2,000 1,793
60 to 69 1,601 +24.64% 1,793 +24.93% 2,010 2,277
70+ 1,740 +5.2% 2,195 +17.6% 1,821 2,600

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Centralia-Chehalis CCD, Washington is $52,854.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Centralia-Chehalis CCD.

  • Under 25
    $43,577.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,769.00
  • 45 to 64
    $71,944.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,159.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Centralia-Chehalis CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Centralia-Chehalis CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Centralia-Chehalis CCD, Washington is currently $69,348.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.89% of households in Centralia-Chehalis CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Centralia-Chehalis CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.70%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.00%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.61%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.08%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.33%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.89%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Centralia-Chehalis CCD is $28,200.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Centralia-Chehalis CCD by the total population of Centralia-Chehalis CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Centralia-Chehalis CCD, Washington, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Centralia-Chehalis CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.31%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.85%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.76%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.71%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.38%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Centralia-Chehalis CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Centralia-Chehalis CCD over the age of 16 is 27,627.

Of those people, a total of 55.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Centralia-Chehalis CCD is 51.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,009 39.20% 21.90%
20 to 24 years 2,025 80.50% 11.00%
25 to 29 years 2,707 74.30% 18.70%
30 to 34 years 2,453 77.60% 6.90%
35 to 44 years 3,852 74.60% 5.20%
45 to 54 years 3,587 76.40% 5.10%
55 to 59 years 2,286 64.70% 2.10%
60 to 64 years 2,313 53.70% 2.70%
65 to 74 years 3,695 19.00% 0.40%
75 years and over 2,700 3.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Centralia-Chehalis CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 24,046 54.30% 7.70%
Black or African American 348 39.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 118 55.10% 0.00%
Asian 262 78.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 63 30.20% 0.00%
Other 727 69.50% 0.20%
Two or more races 2,063 71.60% 14.30%
Hispanic or Latino 3,332 75.20% 7.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 22,414 52.90% 7.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Centralia-Chehalis CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Centralia-Chehalis CCD is 14,134, with median earnings of $35,672.00.

Women in Centralia-Chehalis CCD, Washington earning approximately 78.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,134 $35,672.00
Male 7,688 $39,512.00
Female 6,446 $31,081.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,064 $66,989.00
Business and Financial 701 $47,681.00
Computer and Mathematical 288 $87,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 84 $74,722.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 60 $79,167.00
Community and Social Service 220 $47,348.00
Legal 50 $47,500.00
Educational and Library 776 $30,773.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 253 $66,292.00
Healthcare Practitioners 514 $70,185.00
Healthcare Support 628 $32,546.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 131 $29,958.00
Law Enforcement 133 $87,866.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,093 $16,700.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 640 $18,158.00
Personal Care and Service 342 $19,732.00
Sales 1,579 $31,230.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,765 $30,868.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 292 $31,333.00
Construction and Extraction 965 $45,042.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 632 $46,474.00
Production 813 $51,037.00
Transportation and Material Moving 532 $43,162.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 563 $74,547.00 501 $49,375.00
Business and Financial 336 $22,453.00 365 $52,585.00
Computer and Mathematical 266 $87,708.00 22 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 75 $77,865.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $71,563.00 34 $88,636.00
Community and Social Service 121 $55,536.00 99 $46,042.00
Legal 7 $0.00 43 $46,705.00
Educational and Library 248 $53,355.00 528 $28,289.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 59 $70,529.00 194 $65,833.00
Healthcare Practitioners 94 $110,455.00 420 $68,333.00
Healthcare Support 39 $19,531.00 589 $32,801.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 64 $65,500.00 67 $28,967.00
Law Enforcement 133 $87,866.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 415 $13,661.00 678 $18,990.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 441 $18,807.00 199 $14,938.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $26,406.00 287 $19,531.00
Sales 881 $37,773.00 698 $23,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 370 $31,979.00 1,395 $29,875.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 268 $31,167.00 24 $38,125.00
Construction and Extraction 965 $45,042.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 627 $46,635.00 5 $0.00
Production 727 $53,674.00 86 $29,565.00
Transportation and Material Moving 452 $44,338.00 80 $14,732.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 13,539 households in Centralia-Chehalis CCD, with an average household size of 2.47 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,629 families in Centralia-Chehalis CCD with an average family size of 3.14 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,081 909 1,639 5,910
Average Household Size 3.27 3.3 3.65 1.32
Total Families 5,081 909 1,639 0
Average Household Size 3.21 2.85 3.08 0

Poverty

Of the 7,629 families in Centralia-Chehalis CCD, 10.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Centralia-Chehalis CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 14,235 housing units in Centralia-Chehalis CCD, Washington.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,539 95.11%
Vacant 696 4.89%

37.91% of the total 14,235 housing units in Centralia-Chehalis CCD are rental units. This is approximately 5,397 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,045 are occupied by the owner - or 56.52% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Centralia-Chehalis CCD is $934.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Centralia-Chehalis CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    97
  • Less than $500
    737
  • $500 to $999
    2,413
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,857
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    271
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    31
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    37
  • $3,000 or more
    51

Property Value

The median value of a property in Centralia-Chehalis CCD is $238,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Centralia-Chehalis CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    515
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    535
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    870
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,458
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,189
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,889
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    565
  • $1,000,000 or more
    24

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Centralia-Chehalis CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Centralia-Chehalis CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,300
  • 1940 to 1949
    922
  • 1950 to 1959
    795
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,139
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,461
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,181
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,226
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,608
  • 2010 to 2013
    585
  • 2014 or later
    18

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Centralia-Chehalis CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,193
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,189
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,363
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,794

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Centralia-Chehalis CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Centralia-Chehalis CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

23.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Centralia-Chehalis CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    840
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,319
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,663
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,327
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,085
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    471
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    993
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    606
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    240
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    576
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    390
  • 90 or more minutes
    667

Summary

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